When compared against comparably-priced, lightweight 1911s, the Scandium-framed Smith and Wesson 1911 PD series are excellent. The full sized #108293 and Commander-sized #108296 are looked at in depth in this Nutnfancy review. In most POUs their lighter weight will be welcomed. And yet they shoot "soft" and are manageable in rapid fire (shown). Accuracy is excellent with 3" inch groups achieved at 25 yds (flier phenomena noted). However in running, practical shooting drills the accuracy, especially of the full sized 1911PD seemed magical: hits came readily and the gun was fast. The shorter 108296 was more challenging to shoot with at the same extended distances(25 yds+) but that can be overcome with training. Quality is high on both guns for the price point. The Scandium frame is stronger than aluminum and resists fatigue cracking, the CNC-milled frame shows precision, the Black Melonite finish is handsome and durable, slide fit is about right (forgot to show that on vid), the grips are nice (for service pistol), the Novak sights are serviceable, the 5lb trigger is good, and the other component choices are adequate (discussed). The S&W 1911s depart from the pure John Browning formula by having external extractors, full length guide rods, and a firing pin safety system that indexes off the grip safety (similar to Kimber II series, preserving a better trigger pull). Sight dovetails are also proprietary: .305" Rear/.175" Front (not sure of the angle of the cut though). The ...
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